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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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